Giant forest hog — size comparison

The giant forest hog (Hylochoerus meinertzhageni) is a large pig of equatorial and eastern Africa. It inhabits humid forests, scrub and mountain grassland. Matu

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Giant forest hog

Hylochoerus meinertzhageni

ok. 100 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
Mass
140–275 kgSamce
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Person: 170 cm
HeightScale in m
00,20,40,60,81
Giant forest hogHeight at shoulderapprox. 100 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

100–100 cm range across the animals shown

Person: 170 cm
Giant forest hog — size comparison — facts and sources

The giant forest hog (Hylochoerus meinertzhageni) is a large pig of equatorial and eastern Africa. It inhabits humid forests, scrub and mountain grassland. Mature males have massive heads, broad snouts and enlarged cheeks. A pronounced mane emphasises the upper body outline.

It eats grasses, leaves, roots and fruit. It lives in family groups and may be active at night and twilight. Scientifically described in 1904, it is the only living member of the genus Hylochoerus.

Grupa specjalistyczna IUCN do spraw dzikich świniowatych podaje 75–110 cm w barku i 140–275 kg dla samców. Na planszy używamy 100 cm. Grzywa ponad łopatkami nie wyznacza anatomicznego punktu barku.

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